Driving Sustainability

Young Climate Entrepreneurs Program

Empowering the next generation of green leaders through circular economy knowledge and sustainable innovation.

Advancing Green Innovation

The Young Climate Entrepreneurs Program is an intensive eight-week virtual initiative designed to equip fresh graduates in Nigeria with deep knowledge of the circular economy.

By promoting environmental stewardship and green innovation, we help young people transition from being passive observers of climate change to active creators of sustainable business solutions.

Program Focus

  • Primary Audience Fresh Graduates
  • Duration 8 Weeks (Virtual)
  • Core Sector Circular & Green Economy

Key Program Activities

Green Capacity Building

Specialized training on circular economy principles and sustainable enterprise models.

The Climate Pitch

A platform for participants to showcase innovative green business ideas to potential supporters.

Business Clinics

Practical advisory sessions and trade fair opportunities for early-stage green ventures.

Sustainability Mentorship

Ongoing post-training support to help scale climate-driven solutions.

Policy Engagement

Equipping youth to influence climate governance and decision-making spaces.

Resource Hub Access

Access to virtual learning resources and a community of environmental stewards.

Strategic Program Phases

Green Skills Assessment
Virtual Intensive Training
Climate Innovation Pitch
Incubation & Mentorship

Impact & Global Goals

YCEP turns graduates into green entrepreneurs, bridging the climate gap and contributing to:

SDG 12
Responsible Consumption
SDG 13
Climate Action
SDG 17
Partnerships

Closing the Climate Gap

With youth participation in climate governance below 30% in most African countries, we are bridging the gap by equipping young people with the skills to drive the green economy.

0.3% Global Funding Reach for Youth Green Initiatives
SDG 13 Direct Alignment with Climate Action

YCEP Alumni Reviews

"I am one of the beneficiaries of the Young Climate Entrepreneurship Program. With the help of this program, I was able to get insight on how to curate a sustainable business. One of my favourite parts about this program is the weekly classes where we meet different climate enthusiasts where they teach us how to become better when it comes to climate issues."

Fauziyyah Yusuf

YCEP 1.0 Alumni

"I'm forever grateful for the Youth Climate Employability Program 1.0. It ignited a spark within me, empowering me to turn my passion into business through mentorship, training, and networking."

"I gained the confidence and skills to succeed in self-discovery, climate change in Nigeria, business planning, sustainable business model canvas, marketing (B2B processes and traditional processes), and sourcing for finance. This program is a game-changer for young entrepreneurs, providing a platform to unleash our potential and shape our futures."

Tijani Mubarak Mashood

CEO of Prudent Innovations | YCEP 1.0 Alumni